Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
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Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
In this episode, I detail what we can do to counteract the effects that the pressure and stress of golf can cause.
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Links mentioned:
🎓 The Perfect Pre-shot Routine Digital Course
📧 The Mental Re-Grip free weekly newsletter
📊 Mental Game Assessment
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Timestamps & Topics
00:00 - Breathing for Golf
01:20 - What’s happening internally when pressure ramps up?
04:05 - What mental state is best for golf?
04:31 - The Breath’s Role In Our Mental State
07:03 - NEW Online Course: The Perfect Pre-shot Routine - joshnicholsgolf.com/course
09:07 - Three Breathing Techniques for On-Course
14:32 - Summary
15:41 - Resources & Links
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Research cited in this episode:Spiegel, D., Malhotra, P. A., Li, R., et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal. Cell Reports Medicine, 4(2), 100895. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630953/
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1-on-1 Mental Coaching
Are you a competitive golfer? Interested in working 1-on-1 with Josh as your Mental Coach? Email Josh directly at josh@joshnicholsgolf.com or head to joshnicholsgolf.com.
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The Mental Golf Show
Host Josh Nichols shares from his own 20 years of competitive and golf psychology coaching experiences, along with years of learning psychology, as well as interviews with players, coaches, and experts in the golf industry, all with the goal of helping you think better on and off the golf course.
*This podcast is not meant to apply to every individuals’ mental health. And not all opinions expressed by guests reflect Josh’s opinions and experiences.
